Description

3-(2-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom and benzoic acid moiety are crucial for modulating biological activity and physicochemical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific fluorophenoxy motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorophenoxymethyl group enhances efficacy and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, contributing to unique material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and fluorescent tags for biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	944891-81-0
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO3
Molecular Weight	246.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[(2-fluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 2-Fluoro-α-(3-carboxyphenoxy)toluene; [3-[(2-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]phenyl]formic acid; 3-(2-Fluorobenzyloxy)benzoic acid (isomer); 3-Carboxybenzyl 2-fluorophenyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our products are developed to meet the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤3.0%
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.